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Bluebell Railway Preservation Society

13745313

active
private limited guarant nsc limited exemption
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, TN22 3QL
Incorporated 16/11/2021

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 15/11/2025

Due 29/11/2026

On track

Industry

91030
Operation of historical sites and buildings and similar visitor attractions
94990
Activities of other membership organisations

Officers

Gavin Douglas Bennett

secretary · Since 16/11/2021

Also on 3 other boards

Gavin Douglas Bennett

director · Since 16/11/2021

RETIRED

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Roger Graham Kelly Bsc C Eng

director · Since 23/11/2021

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Mr Ian Routledge Watson

director · Since 23/11/2021

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Mr Laurie Iain Anderson

director · Since 23/11/2021

TRACTION & ROLLING STOCK ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 28

Mr Donald Alfred Brewer

director · Since 23/11/2021

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Mr Michael William Hopps

director · Since 23/11/2021

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Mr Keith Nicholas Leppard

director · Since 03/06/2023

RETIRED

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Mrs Annette Elizabeth Courtenage-Dennis

director · Since 03/06/2023

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 1 other board

Mr James Spencer Reeves

director · Since 15/06/2024

CONTRACT MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Mr Gordon Martyn Winn Parry

director · Since 21/06/2025

RETIRED

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 79

Mr Wayne Sebastian Andrew Cuomo

director · Since 15/01/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Mr Jamie Christopher Hooper

director · Since 13/06/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 74

Mr Neil Henry Glaskin

director · Since 13/06/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 48

Mr Andrew Peter Graham

director · Since 13/06/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Gavin Douglas Bennett

director · Since 16/11/2021

British · United Kingdom · Age 72

Gavin Douglas Bennett

secretary · Since 16/11/2021

Roger Graham Kelly

director · Since 23/11/2021

British · England · Age 79

Ian Routledge Watson

director · Since 23/11/2021

British · England · Age 77

Laurie Iain Anderson

director · Since 23/11/2021

British · England · Age 28

Michael William Hopps

director · Since 23/11/2021

British · England · Age 76

Keith Nicholas Leppard

director · Since 03/06/2023

British · England · Age 68

Annette Elizabeth Courtenage-Dennis

director · Since 03/06/2023

British · England · Age 55

James Spencer Reeves

director · Since 15/06/2024

British · England · Age 40

Gordon Martyn Winn Parry

director · Since 21/06/2025

British · United Kingdom · Age 79

Timothy James Preston

director · Since 13/06/2026

British · United Kingdom · Age 60

Neil Henry Glaskin

director · Since 13/06/2026

British · United Kingdom · Age 48

Andrew Peter Graham

director · Since 13/06/2026

British · United Kingdom · Age 72

Jamie Christopher Hooper

director · Since 13/06/2026

British · United Kingdom · Age 74

Benjamin David Wetherall

director · Since 13/06/2026

English · England · Age 47

Former

Andrew John Ellis

director · Resigned 28/05/2022

Stephen John Bigg

director · Resigned 28/05/2022

Christopher David Saunders

director · Resigned 28/05/2022

Reuben Smith

director · Resigned 28/05/2022

Neil Henry Glaskin

director · Resigned 24/11/2022

Paul Raymond Churchman

director · Resigned 04/03/2024

Richard Thomas Clark

director · Resigned 15/06/2024

John Philip Knight

director · Resigned 21/06/2025

Howard Colvin Strongitharm

director · Resigned 16/10/2025

James Henry Young

director · Resigned 09/01/2026

Donald Alfred Brewer

director · Resigned 13/06/2026

Royston John Watts

director · Resigned 13/06/2026

Mr Royston John Watts

director · Resigned 13/06/2026

Wayne Sebastian Andrew Cuomo

director · Resigned 13/06/2026

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-22

Active

typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption
2026-07-22

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)

address line1Sheffield Park Station
2026-07-22

SHEFFIELD PARK STATION

post townUckfield
2026-07-22

UCKFIELD

officer appointedBENNETT, Gavin Douglas
2026-07-22
officer appointedANDERSON, Laurie Iain
2026-07-22
officer appointedBENNETT, Gavin Douglas
2026-07-22
officer appointedCOURTENAGE-DENNIS, Annette Elizabeth
2026-07-22
officer appointedGLASKIN, Neil Henry
2026-07-22
officer appointedGRAHAM, Andrew Peter
2026-07-22
officer appointedHOOPER, Jamie Christopher
2026-07-22
officer appointedHOPPS, Michael William
2026-07-22
officer appointedKELLY, Roger Graham
2026-07-22
officer appointedLEPPARD, Keith Nicholas
2026-07-22
officer appointedPARRY, Gordon Martyn Winn
2026-07-22
officer appointedPRESTON, Timothy James
2026-07-22
officer appointedREEVES, James Spencer
2026-07-22
officer appointedWATSON, Ian Routledge
2026-07-22
officer appointedWETHERALL, Benjamin David
2026-07-22

CompanyRankvs 122+ SIC 91030 peers
63

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees56th percentile among SIC peers · 8/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.94× · 20/20
Longevity5 years trading (max 15) · 5/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees8/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity5/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£22.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£192k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£540k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£95k

Working capital

Current Assets

£114k

Current Liabilities

£19k

Fixed Assets

£6.9M

Debtors

£360k

Cost of Sales

£1.5M

Admin Expenses

£3.7M

Profit After Tax

-£540k

1avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.6M

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£217k
Assets less current liabilities£23.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20245.94

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.